The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Truth About ADHD in Adults: Harvard’s Dr. Chris Palmer Explains the Research

Jan 25, 2024

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Dr. Chris Palmer, psychiatrist at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, explains ADHD in adults, signs of ADHD, diagnosis process, ADHD meds, improving symptoms, elimination diet, brain exercise, brain health, diet and brain function link, hope for ADHD, improving brain metabolism, lifestyle choices, impact on neurodivergent conditions, gratitude

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Optimizing nutrition and making healthier lifestyle choices can potentially reduce reliance on medication for individuals with ADHD.

Addressing food sensitivities through elimination diets can help alleviate ADHD symptoms by reducing inflammation in the gut.

Comprehensive lifestyle strategies, including diet, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and substance reduction, can improve various neurodivergent conditions and lead to better brain function and quality of life.

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The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Managing ADHD

Dr. Chris Palmer, a Harvard psychiatrist, discusses the importance of diet and lifestyle in managing ADHD. He emphasizes the impact of nutrition, exercise, and sleep on brain metabolism and functioning. He suggests that individuals with ADHD should assess their diet and ensure that they are getting adequate nutrition, vitamins, minerals, and protein. He also mentions the potential benefits of elimination diets to identify and address food sensitivities that may contribute to ADHD symptoms.

Elimination Diet for ADHD

01:34

Hope for Recovery from Neurodivergence and Mental Illness

01:16

Understanding the impact of ADHD on brain functionality and stimulants' role

01:07

Recognizing and Treating Different ADHD Symptoms

01:41

Introduction

4min

Understanding ADHD and Taking Action

3min

Understanding and Managing ADHD: Linking Diet, Brain Function, and Mental Health

23min

Options and Hope for ADHD

6min

ADHD Treatment and Brain Metabolism

14min

Improving Diet and Lifestyle Choices for Neuro Divergent Conditions

5min

The Impact of Lifestyle Factors on ADHD and Neurodivergent Conditions

16min

Gratitude, Personal Experiences, and Advertisements

4min

Have a hard time staying focused?

Do you start projects and never finish them? Are you frustrated with your hyperactive brain?

Your brain simply needs help, and today you’re going to learn exactly what to do about it, thanks to the expert advice of today’s guest Dr. Chris Palmer.

Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist who has practiced at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, the #1 psychiatric hospital in the nation, for almost 30 years. He is also the Founder and Director of the recently launched Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital.

In this episode, you’ll also learn:

What ADHD really is.
The simple (and sneaky) signs of ADHD.
What your doctor will be looking for to diagnose your ADHD.
What ADHD meds actually do in the brain.
How a person on the autism spectrum could improve their symptoms.
What to look at before jumping to medication.
How an elimination diet works and why you should try it.
The specific types of exercise your brain needs to get you out of a funk.
What you need to stop doing to make your brain healthier.

To listen to Dr. Palmer's first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, check out the episode right before this one, Reset Your Mental Health: The Diet & Nutrition Protocol from Renowned Harvard MD

For more resources, including links to Dr. Palmer's work, studies, and tips to implement everything you learn, click here for the podcast resources page.

Listen to the episode about Mel’s deeply personal story of her own diagnosis of ADHD: 6 Surprising Signs of Adult ADHD

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Truth About ADHD in Adults: Harvard’s Dr. Chris Palmer Explains the Research

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Managing ADHD

Metabolic Approach to ADHD Treatment

The Gut-Brain Connection and ADHD

Improving Brain Metabolism to Address ADHD

The Benefits of Lifestyle Changes for Neurodivergent Conditions

Elimination Diet for ADHD

Hope for Recovery from Neurodivergence and Mental Illness

Understanding the impact of ADHD on brain functionality and stimulants' role

Recognizing and Treating Different ADHD Symptoms

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The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Managing ADHD

Metabolic Approach to ADHD Treatment

The Gut-Brain Connection and ADHD

Improving Brain Metabolism to Address ADHD

The Benefits of Lifestyle Changes for Neurodivergent Conditions

Elimination Diet for ADHD

Hope for Recovery from Neurodivergence and Mental Illness

Understanding the impact of ADHD on brain functionality and stimulants' role

Recognizing and Treating Different ADHD Symptoms

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